Diddy‘s guitar autographed together with his former Puff Daddy moniker goes up on the public sale block — and consultants are watching to see if his public downfall helps or hurts the ultimate value.

GottaHaveRockAndRoll is anticipating upwards of $2K to be splashed out on the electrical guitar that boasts the inscription “Luv, Puff Daddy, Unhealthy Boy 4 Life” in silver felt-tip pen — a nod to his 2001 hit track with that title, and the mogul’s label Unhealthy Boy Information … house to rap legends like Infamous B.I.G.

The instrument comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificates of Authenticity … so, bidders know they’re getting the actual factor. Relaxation assured, this guitar is the actual deal and in good situation.

The itemizing is a part of the positioning’s Hip-Hop public sale, which begins Wednesday … and in addition consists of different gadgets like Biggie Smalls’ autograph and Kanye West‘s signed boots.

As for the Diddy guitar … it is no shock the bidding in all probability will not attain astronomical heights, given the controversy swirling round him.

As you realize …  the feds are on his tail, and he is going through a barrage of lawsuits with some fairly critical allegations. On high of that, the brutal video of him beating his then-GF Cassie surfaced final month.

After all, controversy typically fuels larger bidding at some auctions. Remember, loads of O.J. Simpson-related gadgets have been auctioned off for years.